Liverpool’s fixtures have hit a well-timed pause thanks to the international break, and that gives us a chance to look at the current injury situation.
Liverpool signed off for the international break in a manner that left many thankful for the opportunity to switch off and think about something else.
Arne Slot‘s men will have little time to waste when they return, though, with Man United‘s visit on October 19 starting a run of seven games in 22 days.
With a few updates throughout the break so far, let’s take a look at the current injury list.
Alisson – Hamstring
Availability: Out until after November international break
The Brazilian suffered another hamstring injury at Galatasaray and is not expected to be available until after the November international break.
The 33-year-old will, therefore, miss two Champions League ties away to Frankfurt and at home to Real Madrid, plus league games with Man United, Brentford, Aston Villa and Man City.
It is an issue Liverpool will be keen to get to the bottom of, and they will be cautious with Alisson to avoid any re-injury, as was the case last season.
Andy Robertson – Unknown
Availability: Man United – Oct 19
The Scot limped off the pitch at Stamford Bridge to trigger concerns over his fitness, but he allayed fears of any injury by playing 90 minutes for Scotland on Thursday.
Robertson has trained as normal with his national team and barring any issue against Belarus on Sunday, he will be available for Liverpool on the return of domestic action.
Ibrahima Konate – Quad
Availability: Possible vs. Man United
Konate “felt his quad a little bit” against Chelsea but still reported for France duty. After tests he has remained with his national side, in a positive sign for his prognosis.
As of Thursday, he managed a light jog and trained without any apparent discomfort after initially joining the main group before going off to complete his individual programme.
France will not take a risk with the centre-back, but that he was not immediately sent back to Merseyside suggests his issue is not serious. It all suggests he has a chance of playing against United.
Wataru Endo – Unspecified
Availability: Unknown
Endo was withdrawn from Japan’s squad with an unspecified injury after making a brief cameo off the bench against Chelsea.
No further information has surfaced as to his fitness issue, with it more likely to emerge towards the end of next week.
Giovanni Leoni – ACL
Availability: Ruled out of season
A dream debut turned into a nightmare injury for the teenager, with his ACL tear meaning he will not return until next season.
Slot said of the injury: “Being so young, coming to a new country, doing so well in his first game, it’s very hard to take the positives.
“You always try to look at a positive side and that is he is still so young and has so many years to go after he recovers from a terrible injury like that.”
Jayden Danns – Hamstring
Availability: Extended spell on sidelines
Danns suffered a hamstring injury while taking a free-kick for the U21s at the end of last month, which This Is Anfield understands will result in a lengthy layoff.
Some sources have indicated a grade three hamstring tear with claims the teenager would require surgery, though this is as yet unconfirmed. If so, his absence would extend to months.
Will Wright – Knee
Availability: Out for two months
The striker sustained knee ligament damage playing for the academy and that is expected to keep him out for two months.
He, thankfully, does not require surgery after avoiding a more serious injury, but it is nevertheless an untimely setback for the summer signing.
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